Anti-inflation program crashes in labor management clash
An 85-year-old labor leader George Meany was alleged to have deliberately blocked the path of corporations in a high speed collision that injures the anti-inflation effort. Officials say profits rose 26.4 percent in 1978, worsening credibility and the White House plan. Charges fly as Carter aides call it a catastrophe while chambers defend profit growth.
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George Meany
Meany
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Billy Carter
Billy
CBS
Mary Yates
Cedar Rapids police allowed to draw guns on stops
Amital Schwartz of the ACLU says the Cedar Rapids police directive expanding firearm draw during traffic stops may raise civil liberty concerns for those not in uniform, while noting the rules may not be inherently problematic. The discussion focuses on police practices and community impact under the new guidelines.
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Amital Schwartz
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American Civil Liberties Union of
Northern California
CRPD
Steve Brown
ACLU
Des Moines
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Cedar Rapids police guidelines on gun use and traffic stops
Analysis favors rigid rules to limit police discretion in gun use during traffic stops. Critics worry about public confusion and civil liberties. Cities like Los Angeles and Denver have similar procedures. local awareness is essential to prevent needless gun drawing.
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Denver
Cedar Rapids
Amnesty group invites letter writers to stop torture
A desert of suffering list highlights victims in Chile to South Africa. Amnesty International invites activists to join its first meeting on April 3 at 7 30 p.m. Peoples Church 600 Third Ave SE to learn how letters and publicity deter atrocities.
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Chile
Argentina
Paraguay
Brazil
Russia
South Africa
Free World
Amnesty International
Peoples Church
Third Ave
Commendation to aging council and senior citizens
A letter praises the Council on Aging and senior citizens for their perseverance faith and community leadership. The writer Gary D. Wolverton of Wolverton Tree & Lawn Care Co. notes winter confinement contrasted with the community’s positive spirit and impact on local life.
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Council On Aging
Gary D. Wolverton
Residents oppose closing 11th Street for parking lots
A Marion letter to the editor warns that closing 11th Street to create two parking lots will force traffic onto narrow one way streets 10th and 12th. The writer cites detours, ambulance access, and impact on daily trips noting emergency needs and local business effects.
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11Th Street
10Th
12Th
Airports terminal plan questioned amid growth and cost doubts
The author critiques Burke Associates proposed terminal replacement arguing the forecasted passenger growth and revenues do not justify the $15 million project plus $3.4 million cargo expansion. They warn airlines may not pay $707000 for terminal use and call for enlargement over replacement.
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Burke
R. Burke
Non-prosecutor's start spells cover-up in Carter affair
Washington observers warn that Charles Kirbo chosen adviser for Bert Lance era will appoint a narrow non-prosecutor with limited power. The piece argues the Carter team seeks a cover-up by restricting investigations and blocking indictments or witness immunities. It calls for Senate action to challenge the arrangement and uphold the Ethics in Government Act.
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Washington
Charles Kirbo
Carter Department of Political Justice
Carter
Carter Justice
Federal Election Commission
Billy
Bert Lance
Billy Carter
Heymann
Senate
Conservative editor Loeb slings at Crane in political clash
Mark Russell notes William Loeb targets Philip Crane with a sharp attack that backfires as the piece claims Loeb’s shots miss Muskie and Reagan instead hitting Loeb, while conservatives prepare for future battles.
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William Loeb
New Hampshire
Philip Crane
Crane
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